Department of North Indian Music

The Department of North Indian Music of the Faculty of Music of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts is committed to the systematic study, preservation, and advancement of the traditions of Hindustani classical music. Grounded in a rich historical and cultural heritage, the Department provides a comprehensive academic framework that integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical training in vocal and instrumental music.

The academic programme encompasses the study of fundamental concepts, along with music theory, musicology, and performance practice. Students receive rigorous training in major classical forms, thereby ensuring a balanced and holistic musical education.

The Department adopts a pedagogical approach that incorporates contemporary academic methodologies, delivered through a combination of individual training, group instruction, workshops, and public performances, facilitating the development of both technical proficiency and artistic maturity.

In addition to performance-based training, the Department places significant emphasis on research and scholarly inquiry. Students are encouraged to engage critically with the historical, theoretical, and cultural dimensions of North Indian music, fostering an informed and reflective understanding of the discipline within broader artistic and societal contexts.

Graduates of the Department are equipped to pursue professional careers in performance, education, research, composition, and related fields within the cultural and creative industries. Through its academic and artistic activities, the Department of North Indian Music contributes to the preservation, enrichment, and dissemination of Hindustani musical traditions at both national and international levels.

Vision

To be a premier center of excellence in Hindustani Classical Music, fostering a global community of artist-scholars who innovate within tradition to enrich the cultural landscape.

Mission

To provide transformative education in North Indian Music integrating contemporary research to cultivate technical mastery and aesthetic depth in students and to preserve the authenticity of Hindustani music while engaging in cross-cultural artistic dialogue.